Volume 1, Chapter 22: Inquiry

At the police station, upon hearing the distinct clicking of leather shoes echoing through the corridor, Deputy Chief Zheng Yuan immediately stowed away the half-eaten bag of dried fruit he had been enjoying, hiding it in his drawer. He hurriedly wiped his desk with his sleeve and assumed a studious posture, pretending to examine a police report. His frantic yet cautious movements betrayed a sense of urgency, as if he were terrified that his little "secret" might be discovered by the approaching visitor.

Xu Fengchuo knocked perfunctorily on the wide-open office door and, without waiting for the owner's permission, strode right in. "Mind the sugar intake, the doctor said so! If you want Sister An to take the kids and leave me, then by all means, keep eating it!" Xu Fengchuo pulled up...

Perhaps never expecting that the old lady would be the one to vouch for him in the end, Luo Xunzhe immediately looked up, staring at her intently. At the same time, he took out his WeChat to contact the Imperial Duke of the Great Qing, asking why he had said he was waiting for him there.

"Hmph, ignorant of the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth! Do you really think that, on your own, you can contend with or defeat our Wang family?" The powerhouse of the Wang family directed his murderous intent toward Lu Ming.

For instance, at this moment, she was slowly eating a popsicle, seemingly savoring it as if it were a gourmet delicacy.

As soon as he entered, he saw Su Zhiyu, Master He, and his young master laughing and chatting, a lively scene indeed.

Huang Caifeng fought back with both hands, struggling fiercely, her fingernails leaving several bloody scratches on Luo Shuisheng's arms.

She was sitting on the balcony drinking when a shrill phone ring interrupted her, ruining her mood for the drink. Though deeply dissatisfied, she went over to answer it anyway.

Xiao Lin had intended to exchange a quick greeting and leave, but feeling Xiao Chenling's profound affection, he found it hard to refuse. After all, back when Xiao Lin was still that "good-for-nothing," this cousin had not only never bullied him but had gone to great lengths to help him.

"If you say you don't have it, then I'll have to search you." Zhao Gang restrained Lin Baimei's other hand, clearly intending to frisk her.

"Demon Lord, Hua Luoxi has already retired for the night. I have already learned of today's events. Miss Luoxi went back looking very angry, saying she would never come back to clean again." After Ye Mei finished speaking, she watched for the Demon Lord's reaction. The Demon Lord’s face remained expressionless, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of bewilderment.

"That's good." Upon hearing Guangwu’s assurance, the thousand-man commander finally set his mind at ease. While the safety of the county was important, he valued the rebel army's formidable weaponry even more; as long as the supplies were sufficient, Ji County would be as secure as an impregnable fortress.

Chen Sheng dodged to the side, immediately attempting a grappling maneuver, but the man possessed immense strength. Although Chen Sheng had managed to grab his arm, his strength was no match for the servant's, and the two found themselves in a stalemate.

Regaining a bit of his vitality, the Zhang brother asked, "Master, how much money did you have to spend to rescue these people from prison? Did those corrupt officials give you a hard time?" Though his voice was weak, his concern was evident.

Emperor Huizong bestowed upon him wine, silk, and imperial porcelain, signifying that the Song and Liao dynasties would remain on friendly terms for generations, and expressing his hope that the tribute envoy would contribute to strengthening border trade upon his return.

Ling Zhu’er had wanted to feed the remaining fleeceflower root to the old patriarch, but she was stopped by Chen Sheng. The old patriarch was currently in a state of extreme weakness and unable to handle such potent supplements; this spiritual medicine should be used in moderation, lest the patriarch’s current constitution be unable to bear it.

Once the situation was clarified, the leader felt a chill in his heart and immediately sent men to the outside of the city wall to carry back the two guards who had fallen to the ground.

These two forces were the Minamoto clan, entrenched in the Kanto region, and the Taira clan, based within the passes. In truth, both political factions had intricate connections to the Emperor, as both the Minamoto and Taira clans were descendants of the Imperial family; Emperors Kanmu and Saga had successively cast out their descendants—those born to mothers of low status—from the royal lineage.

Although Lin Xiao did not fully understand the Great Elder's words, he nodded in response nonetheless.

A terrifying dragon of fire swirled out, dyeing the entire night sky red, and crashed toward Gu Mo with a roar.

At this call, although the personal guards were all deathly pale, they still obeyed their master's command, drawing their blades to prepare for a hopeless final stand alongside the new rebel king.

His eyes were clean and clear, looking at people with a faint, emotionless gaze, yet it seemed as if he could see right through to their hearts.

He was about to ask what was happening, but before he could, Jiang Yilin had already vanished.

"Are you so certain she would let me go that you didn't care about my safety?" Ning Yuan said softly.

Although Song E’tu was not closely related by blood to Prince Xuan, he had the Emperor's favor. Furthermore, as Song E’tu was desperate to climb the social ladder, he had no choice but to attach himself to Prince Xuan; in this way, Prince Xuan might one day gain total control over him.

Everyone noticed that Su Zeyi was also wearing a ring on his hand, which at a glance appeared to be a matching set with the one worn by Luo Yan.

This was a faculty lounge; there was no one else inside besides them. The silence in the room made her uncharacteristically nervous, as she wondered how her teacher would evaluate the remarks she had just made.

Caiyu’s joyous voice echoed out, startling the others in the Yongshou Palace. Li Dequan pulled two imperial physicians inside, urging them to hurry and examine the patient the moment they crossed the threshold.

Ling Junheng recalled the scene that day, still able to savor the shock of it. It wasn't an overwhelming surge of emotion, but merely a single glance had been enough to calm those who were restless or furious.

In reality, the Giant Crocodile was also terrifying, but it never dreamed that Xu Qingyun would play such a devious trick on it. It was blasted to death in a single encounter, and its inner core was either pulverized or blown to who knows where; in any case, Xu Qingyun never managed to find it.

If Xia Yan’s bloodline had truly been damaged, then Xia Qi’s illness and Xia Lin’s legs could be explained quite naturally.

He scanned the area but found nothing. Shen Yanbo frowned, his refined face revealing an inscrutable expression.

To my surprise, the Heavenly King Sun Wei took the initiative to pat him on the shoulder as a gesture of comfort, and Aoshi Huaxia responded with a faint smile.

"Thank you!" Compared to her first visit to Xi Garden, Su Wanniang was treated much better this time. At least, Mr. Mei didn't shout at her, nor did he mock her with the sharp tongue of the Marquis in Purple.

I grew furious. The verses of the Xingyi Quan forms flashed through my mind. As a leg came swinging down toward me, instead of dodging, I gritted my teeth and charged forward.

"Rongrong, you are so kind." I stroked her back, my hands unconsciously sliding down to her waist.

The beautiful youth in white was deathly pale, his body swaying slightly as if he couldn't stand steady. He nearly collapsed into the snow, his entire body shivering from the intense cold, both inside and out.

As they spoke, the giant dragon bypassed Lu Hua's defensive barrier with lightning speed, opening its maw to pounce on Xin Na. Hang Yi was terrified and, disregarding his own safety, shoved Xin Na aside, causing the dragon’s gaping jaws to snap at empty air.

This "cheap" master was truly irresponsible. Having left her the medical knowledge, she had simply washed her hands of her and left her to her own devices.

Shen Wanyu chatted with the old lady and her mother for a while longer before leaving Anlu Courtyard with Chunlan and Rumeng.

When she called out "Husband," she noticed that Er Sha turned his head almost immediately, entering a state of combat readiness as if facing a formidable enemy.

As soon as Mu Wanqing appeared, she seemed to radiate a dazzling light, capturing everyone's attention instantly.